Lexington's annual Memorial Day service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. by the Old Davidson County Court House on the Square.

Rachel LeonardThe Dispatch

Published: Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 12:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 12:00 a.m.

Seven veterans organizations will take part in the service: Disabled American Veterans 39, American Veterans posts 240, 760 and 13, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3074 and American Legion posts 8 and 162. The VFW firing squad will also be in attendance.

Each chapter will lay a wreath for veterans who have lost their lives while serving in the military.

Also invited to this year's service are local firefighters and law enforcement officers. Service organizer Rodney Tucker said that the events of Sept. 11 encouraged him to include these men and women in the service.

"We thought we should invite them to be in on our Memorial Day service this time," he said.

One firefighter from each of Davidson County's 28 fire stations and two officers each from the Denton, Thomasville, Lexington and Davidson County sheriff's office have been invited.

Tucker, who also serves as the state vice commander for Disabled American Veterans, will also deliver the Memorial Day address.

Bob Fulmer, commander of the Veterans Council, will act as the master of ceremonies.

<p>Seven veterans organizations will take part in the service: Disabled American Veterans 39, American Veterans posts 240, 760 and 13, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3074 and American Legion posts 8 and 162. The VFW firing squad will also be in attendance.</p><p>Each chapter will lay a wreath for veterans who have lost their lives while serving in the military.</p><p>Also invited to this year's service are local firefighters and law enforcement officers. Service organizer Rodney Tucker said that the events of Sept. 11 encouraged him to include these men and women in the service.</p><p>"We thought we should invite them to be in on our Memorial Day service this time," he said.</p><p>One firefighter from each of Davidson County's 28 fire stations and two officers each from the Denton, Thomasville, Lexington and Davidson County sheriff's office have been invited.</p><p>Tucker, who also serves as the state vice commander for Disabled American Veterans, will also deliver the Memorial Day address.</p><p>Bob Fulmer, commander of the Veterans Council, will act as the master of ceremonies.</p><p>The service is expected to last about 45 minutes.</p><p>Rachel Leonard can be reached at 249-3981, ext. 236.</p>